The Montecristo Relentless is overall a great looking cigar. Not only does it look good, but it feels great in your hand. This cigar, from the Dominican, features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Mexican San Andres binder, and Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina filler. Just by reading that alone, you know a lot has been put into the making of this stick. The size I'm reviewing is the Toro (6 x 54).
1/3 When you first get this cigar lit up, the first thing I taste is almond. On the finish you get a mix of black pepper and cocoa. A decent flavor combination to kick of the smoke. As far as construction goes, you see an even burn accompanied by a nice, easy draw and a decent amount of smoke output.
2/3 The transition from the 1/3 to now brings a stronger flavor combination. Instead of the almond/cocoa/pepper mix, I'm picking up some notes of leather/toast with a sweet oak on the finish. A good flavor profile so far. The burn isn't as even as it was at the start, but it's still bearable. The draw has become a little easier along with the smoke output becoming a little heavier.
3/3 Coming to the end of the cigar, it stays pretty consistent with the 2/3 point of the stick. You get the hints of leather and toast with a sweet finish. It's a very enjoyable stick, which is what you come to expect from Montecristo cigars. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up, go for it.
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